Surf Cup soccer tournament kicks off today

Kickoff of the San Diego Surf Cup soccer tournament is July 28 in Del Mar. Top

Soccer players are slated to compete over two weekends drawing an expected 80,000 spectators to watch more than 375 teams, 144 of which are from Southern California.

San Diego Surf Cup is among the top three youth competitions in the country and hosts hundreds of college coaches and scouts, making it a coveted tournament for high school players. Surf Cup is July 28-30 for under-16, under-17, under-18 and Aug. 4-6 for under-10 through under-15 at the San Diego Polo Club, 14555 El Camino Real in Del Mar.